Budget mods to a budget fishing kayak - Equinox Angler 12.0F / Future Beach Angler 144
This is a video of some low-cost modifications I made to an inexpensive used fishing kayak. I have a nice aluminum boat but wanted a good way to access more hard-to-reach areas on smaller creeks or ponds. I wasn’t willing to go spend the money for a more expensive name-brand fishing kayak like an Ascend 12T or Perception Pescador. I had been using my Dad’s Equinox 12’ sit-on-top when he couldn’t paddle due to an injury and for my needs it was perfect, and I really liked it. I kept my eyes open to buy a used one of my own but couldn’t locate one, so I ended up buying a used Field & Stream Eagle Talon for $280. I did not like the Field & Stream as well and didn’t use it much. Then one day I saw this used boat for sale for only $200 and it appear to be in nice shape. It was identical to the one my Dad has except it was a different color, so I went a bought it. I then advertised the Field & Stream and was able to sell it for $350, which gave me a few bucks to spend on mods for the Equinox. All in all, it’s been a fun project and I now own a decent setup for a total cost of less than $450, not including the sonar, the braided line snips, and various other items such as zip ties and paracord which I list below but already owned prior to purchasing this boat.
Of course, there is always more that can be done, and eventually I will probably add some gear track to each side for more rod holder options, a mount for a dedicated sonar, and who knows what else. But for a low-cost starter fishing kayak I am very happy with what I’ve got at this point.
The items I used in this project are listed below with a link (if available) and a cost.
Kayak $200 – Equinox Angler 12F / Future Beach Angler 144, purchased used from an online ad - http://equinoxkayaks.com/equinox-angler12-0f.html or http://futurebeach.com/angler-144.html
Sonar $50 – Vexilar Sonar Phone SP100, purchased used from an online ad - http://a.co/d/fVxAzV3
Seat $20 - http://a.co/d/gCE5lEJ
Milk Crates $10 – purchased used for $5 each from local grocery store
3-rod holder $15 - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-stream-3-tube-rod-holder-15fnsufs3tbrdhldxfac/15fnsufs3tbrdhldxfac
Paddle Clip $7 - http://a.co/d/eJGIXYo
Hinged Storage Hatch $15 - http://a.co/d/39SzkfR
Phone Holder $18 - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bracketron-uber-car-holder-for-mobile-phones-black/5854909.p?skuId=5854909
Scotty Rod Holder $19 - http://a.co/d/h2YLg6f
Gear Leashes $11 - http://a.co/d/iLOvV7v
Anchor Trolley $35 - http://a.co/d/iLOvV7v
Quick Cleats $7 - http://a.co/d/5y4WC2g
Anchor $16 - http://a.co/d/8qZv9tn
Dive reel $19 - http://a.co/d/gTip8SS
Float $2 - http://a.co/d/3TJLvnZ
Braided Line Snips $12 - http://a.co/d/6m7g4pa
Miscellaneous hardware approximately $35 – stainless steel screws and bolts for mounting accessories, brass snap hooks swivels for anchor system, etc.
Видео Budget mods to a budget fishing kayak - Equinox Angler 12.0F / Future Beach Angler 144 канала Kendall Unruh
Of course, there is always more that can be done, and eventually I will probably add some gear track to each side for more rod holder options, a mount for a dedicated sonar, and who knows what else. But for a low-cost starter fishing kayak I am very happy with what I’ve got at this point.
The items I used in this project are listed below with a link (if available) and a cost.
Kayak $200 – Equinox Angler 12F / Future Beach Angler 144, purchased used from an online ad - http://equinoxkayaks.com/equinox-angler12-0f.html or http://futurebeach.com/angler-144.html
Sonar $50 – Vexilar Sonar Phone SP100, purchased used from an online ad - http://a.co/d/fVxAzV3
Seat $20 - http://a.co/d/gCE5lEJ
Milk Crates $10 – purchased used for $5 each from local grocery store
3-rod holder $15 - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-stream-3-tube-rod-holder-15fnsufs3tbrdhldxfac/15fnsufs3tbrdhldxfac
Paddle Clip $7 - http://a.co/d/eJGIXYo
Hinged Storage Hatch $15 - http://a.co/d/39SzkfR
Phone Holder $18 - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bracketron-uber-car-holder-for-mobile-phones-black/5854909.p?skuId=5854909
Scotty Rod Holder $19 - http://a.co/d/h2YLg6f
Gear Leashes $11 - http://a.co/d/iLOvV7v
Anchor Trolley $35 - http://a.co/d/iLOvV7v
Quick Cleats $7 - http://a.co/d/5y4WC2g
Anchor $16 - http://a.co/d/8qZv9tn
Dive reel $19 - http://a.co/d/gTip8SS
Float $2 - http://a.co/d/3TJLvnZ
Braided Line Snips $12 - http://a.co/d/6m7g4pa
Miscellaneous hardware approximately $35 – stainless steel screws and bolts for mounting accessories, brass snap hooks swivels for anchor system, etc.
Видео Budget mods to a budget fishing kayak - Equinox Angler 12.0F / Future Beach Angler 144 канала Kendall Unruh
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